Frequently asked questions
The things people ask us most. If your question is not here, send it over and a person will reply.
The company
Are you really based in Cornwall?
Yes. We are based in Penzance and work with businesses across Cornwall and the wider UK. If you need help, you deal directly with the people who built your software.
Do you build products, or websites?
Both, in that order. Whealbit is a product company first: we design, build and operate our own SaaS platforms. Alongside that, we take on a small number of client projects and hold them to the same standard.
Working with us
Do you really build my homepage before I pay?
Yes. We design and build your homepage live, on a private link, before you have paid anything. Click through it, show your team, and only carry on if you love it. If you do not, you walk away owing nothing.
Do I own my domain and hosting?
Your domain is registered in your name from day one, and it is always yours. The site itself runs on our infrastructure as part of the monthly plan: that is how we keep it fast, patched and monitored. And you are never held hostage: you can buy the site outright at any time at a price we agree before the project starts, and after the twelve-month minimum the plan simply rolls monthly.
Can I update the content myself?
Yes. You get a client portal where you can log change requests and track them in real time, and updates and additions are part of the monthly plan: a new page or a seasonal offer costs nothing extra. For most clients that is easier than wrestling with a page-builder, but we are happy to set you up to edit directly too.
What does the monthly plan cover, and can I cancel?
The monthly plan covers hosting, your domain, professional email, security patches, monitoring and content updates: one payment, with no separate maintenance bill. The minimum term is twelve months, then it rolls monthly. If you leave, your domain goes with you, and you can buy the site outright at any time at a price agreed before the project starts.
How long until my site is live?
A homepage draft is usually ready in three to five working days. Larger, multi-page or custom builds vary, and we will give you a clear timeline before we start.
Why custom-coded rather than WordPress or Webflow?
Templates and page-builders are quick to start and slow to live with. They get heavy, they get hacked, and they fight you the moment you need something specific. We write the code ourselves so your site stays fast, secure and exactly right.
The platforms
Can I try your platforms?
Yes. WagePilot, StayBinder, CleanFlo and QWTN all have a free starting tier or a free trial. You can be up and running without a card, and the detail lives on each product site.
Can you build a platform for my business?
That is exactly what we do. If your business runs on spreadsheets and workarounds, we can build software shaped around the way you actually work. Start with a conversation.
Your data
Where is my data stored?
Inside the UK and the EU. It does not get shipped elsewhere to cut costs. You can read the full detail on our data and security page.
Are you GDPR compliant?
Yes, by design rather than as an afterthought. Clear consent, clear retention, and clear rights: you can see, export, correct or delete your data whenever you need to.
Still have a question?
If we have not answered it here, ask us directly. We reply within one working day, and there is no obligation to take anything further.